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A systematic review of risk factors for cerebral palsy in children born at term in developed countries

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology · 2012 · Vol. 55(6) · pp. 499–508
Sarah McIntyreDAVID TAITZJohn KeoghShona GoldsmithNadia BadawiEve Blair

Abstract

Ten consistent risk factors have been identified, some with potential for prevention. Efforts to prevent these risk factors to interrupt the pathway to CP should be extended.

Neonatal Respiratory Health ResearchNeonatal and fetal brain pathologyInfant Development and Preterm CareMedicineCerebral palsyPediatricsAsphyxiaRespiratory distressCohort studyEpidemiologyRisk factorPhysical therapySurgery

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Congenital AbnormalitiesAsphyxia NeonatorumCerebral PalsyCesarean SectionChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansHypoglycemiaInfantInfant, Low Birth WeightInfant, NewbornInfectionsMaternal AgeMeconium Aspiration SyndromePlacenta

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  • Macquarie Group Foundation
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